La Lupa Di Roma Lodge

Sons of Italy La Lupa Di Roma Lodge is open to women over the age of 18 years of age, who are of Italian descent or who are married to a man of Italian descent. Members become a "sister" to a group of women who not only share the same culture, but also share a passion for helping others in our community.

Julie Petrelli, President, La Lupa Di Roma, proudly says, "We are a group of women who work hard and are making a difference in Winnipeg."

Charity Work

Sons of Italy La Lupa Di Roma Lodge each year serves the community through various charitable contributions. The Order raises money for charities and provides assistance to those in need.

Over the years we have donated to various charitable organizations such as:

55+ Seniors Program at Centro Caboto

Breast Cancer

Camp Quality Manitoba

Centro Caboto Centre

Children’s Hospital Research Foundation

Children’s Rehabilitation Center

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Dante Alighieri Cultural Society of Winnipeg, Inc.

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Holy Rosary Church

Jocelyn House

MADD

Mature Women’s Centre at Victoria General Hospital

Ovarian Society of Manitoba

Rossbrook House

School for Kids in Laos, Inc.

Sons of Italy Splendore d’Italia Dancers

Teen Touch

The House of Peace

The National and Winnipeg Chapters for Thalassemia

United Way: Koats for Kids

Villa Cabrini Seniors’ Center

Villa Nova Seniors’ Center

Villa Rosa Inc.

Winnipeg Harvest

Mood Disorders

Scholarship

La Lupa Di Roma grants a $1,000 scholarship annually to students entering post-secondary education or post graduate studies. To apply for the La Lupa Di Roma scholarship the applicant must have at least one parent/grandparent of Italian origin and after completing grade 12, be a full time student entering an institution that offers university, college or special ability programs.

Award of Merit

Sandie Bueti, a long time member of La Lupa Di Roma Lodge, was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Grand Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy of Canada on the occasion of their national convention in May 2015 celebrating the 100th anniversary of Sons of Italy in Canada.

Pictured is (L to R): Joe Monachino, National President of Order of Sons of Italy of Canada, Sandie Bueti, Josie Cumbo, Past National President.

Congrats to Sandie for being recognized by her peers for her "continuous and faithful service towards the betterment and preservation of the order."

Membership

La Lupa di Roma Lodge holds monthly meetings from September to June with membership dues of $30 paid yearly in January. Our members may sit on the executive or on one of the various committees, attend meetings, get involved in special informative events, new fundraising ventures and/or yearly celebrations such as the International Women’s Day luncheon and Donna dell’anno Award.

If you wish to become a member of the La Lupa Di Roma Lodge, please send us an email.

International Women's Day and Donna dell’Anno Award

The Donna Dell’Anno Award is presented annually to a woman of distinction in the Italian community. This year it was presented during the International Women’s Day Celebration luncheon on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Centro Caboto Centre. The 2017 recipient was Stella Mazza.

Galatea Award

For the first time in March 2014 during the International Women’s Day , a new award was presented. Similar to the Donna dell’anno award, the Galatea Award is given to a woman who has worked hard for her community. For this award, the woman selected is a member of La Lupa di Roma Lodge, nominated by her fellow sisters by secret ballot.